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. ♪ the u.s. president barack obama has said the libyan leader colonel gaddafi must obey the u.n. demands or face military action. earlier, the libyan government announced an immediate ceasefire and promised to follow the u.n. resolution passed on thursday. he said colonel gaddafi had to stop all attacks on civilians, pull back his troops, and allow in humanitarian aid. >> now once more, muammar gaddafi has a choice. the resolution that passed lays out very clear conditions that must be met. the united states, the united kingdom, france, and arab states agree that a cease-fire must be implemented immediately. that means all attacks against civilians must stop. gaddafi must stop his troops from advancing on benghazi. he must pull them back from misurata and established water, gas, and electricity supplies to all areas. humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach the people of libya. let me be clear. these terms are not negotiable. >> in the libyan capital of tripoli, there is dismay and anger at the u.n. decision. many see the rebellion as a criminal enterprise supported by fo
. ♪ the u.s. president barack obama has said the libyan leader colonel gaddafi must obey the u.n. demands or face military action. earlier, the libyan government announced an immediate ceasefire and promised to follow the u.n. resolution passed on thursday. he said colonel gaddafi had to stop all attacks on civilians, pull back his troops, and allow in humanitarian aid. >> now once more, muammar gaddafi has a choice. the resolution that passed lays out very clear conditions that must be...
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it is vital that we have this u.s. security council resolution and have made very clear the resolution to colonel gaddafi. in terms of the question, it talks about in paragraph four, all necessary measures to protect people, to protect civilians, and mentions specifically bengazi. that does mean that we can take measures to help those things be achieved. it is very important. we understand that. >> can i congratulate the prime minister and those in the foreign office on the work they have done in this chapter 7 resolution? can i also say that the french government needs to get a lot of credit as well for they also worked very hard on this? can the prime minister clarify the role referred to in the resolution of the african union as well as the arab league's? is there any possibility, given that three african states, including south africa, also voted for the resolution and the african union could use good offices to find a way to get gaddafi at a power was out this conflict going on for very long time? >> he makes an e
it is vital that we have this u.s. security council resolution and have made very clear the resolution to colonel gaddafi. in terms of the question, it talks about in paragraph four, all necessary measures to protect people, to protect civilians, and mentions specifically bengazi. that does mean that we can take measures to help those things be achieved. it is very important. we understand that. >> can i congratulate the prime minister and those in the foreign office on the work they have...
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italy has proposed exile while france, the u.s., and britain want to see him put before the international criminal court. the british hosts of the conference, however, have been stressing points of unity. >> the participants have affirmed the importance of full and swift implementation of the security council resolutions and our strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of libya. we will be pursuing additional sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the regime. >> delegates say the ongoing airstrikes against the gaddafi regime are just a first at which must be followed by political process. they have agreed to set up an international contact group to decide which course that would take. >> we covered the meeting in london. france said they would consider garmin the rebels directly. this is something that they did not agree on. -- france said that they would consider forming -- arming the rebels directly. >> hillary clinton thinks that arming would not be contrary to the u.n. resolution. very few concrete things have been ag
italy has proposed exile while france, the u.s., and britain want to see him put before the international criminal court. the british hosts of the conference, however, have been stressing points of unity. >> the participants have affirmed the importance of full and swift implementation of the security council resolutions and our strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of libya. we will be pursuing additional sanctions on individuals...
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italy hasrose exile while france, the u.s., and britain want to see him put before the international criminal court. the british hosts of the conference, however, have been stressing points of unity. >he participants have affirmed the importance of full and swift implementation of the security council resolutionsnd our strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of libya. weil pursuing additional sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the regime. >> delegates say the ongoing airstrikes against the gaddafi regime are just a first at which must be followed by political process. th he re to set up an international contact group to decide which course that would take. >> we coreth meeting in loon. france said they would consider garmin the rebels directly. this is something that they did noage . -- france said that they would consider forming -- arming the relsirtl >> hillary clinton thinks that arming would not be contrary to e u.n. resolution. very few concrete things have been agreed upon. ers the contact group with qata
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druggist -- drug gangs account for almost all of the cocaine in the u.s.. american officials the been highly critical of mexico's efforts to stop the trade. a secret state department cable complained of widespread corruption and a siege mentality within mexican law-enforcement agencies. a warrant prosecution rates -- it warned that prosecution rate for a dismal. many other tables enraged the mexican leader. today, he and -- many other cables and raged -- enraged the mexican leader. today, he and president obama were trying to look like friends again. last month, the fatal shooting of an immigration agent in northern mexico made things much harder. the obama administration is considering forming the many other americans working to stem illegal -- considering f arming the many other americans working there to stem illegal immigration. >> they cannot carry weapons or undertake operational tasks. >> what about the u.s. doing more to curb the gun trade on its side of the border, the mexicans say? at least have the weapons they see originated in the united states
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u.s. jets returning to their base in italy. the decision to use air power against colonel gadhafi in libya was taken quickly, so quickly that they are still sorting out the politics behind it. if that is one reason for the london conference, assembling ministers and diplomats from 40 countries, and the arab league and the african union to back u.n. resolutions. though thertheir enthusiasm for military action varies. the mandate to protect civilians also means taking sides in a civil war. >> we made the right choice, that was to draw a line in the desert sand to halt the murderous advance of gaddafi's forces. no one has yet to explain when or how that commitment ends. the conference also said -- started the process toward more legitimacy. this is the closest of rebels have to a political leadership and would like more help on the ground, too. >> the americans said they would consider arming the rebels. is that something you would like? >> you can see that they are fighting with machine guns
u.s. jets returning to their base in italy. the decision to use air power against colonel gadhafi in libya was taken quickly, so quickly that they are still sorting out the politics behind it. if that is one reason for the london conference, assembling ministers and diplomats from 40 countries, and the arab league and the african union to back u.n. resolutions. though thertheir enthusiasm for military action varies. the mandate to protect civilians also means taking sides in a civil war....
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the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said that he was delusional. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview since this crisis started. he agreed to see bbc news and the sunday times. he said that the u.n.sanction resolutions against libyan were illegitima illegitimate. and asked if he would leave the country. [laughter] as if anyone would leave their home land, he said. >> mr. gaddafi, you have been known as the leader, and for years. and plenty of people in this country would say that the biggest obstacle of change for them and libya is you. >> he said that his presence actually instigated change for the people. >> in recent years you have had important western leaders like tony blair coming here. and now there are western leers leaders saying you should go. >> of course it's betrayal, they have no morals, besides if they want me to step down, what do i step down from? i am not a monarch or king. >> but you can step down even if you don't have a formal title. >> it's honor, he said, nothing to do with exercising power
the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said that he was delusional. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview since this crisis started. he agreed to see bbc news and the sunday times. he said that the u.n.sanction resolutions against libyan were illegitima illegitimate. and asked if he would leave the country. [laughter] as if anyone would leave their home land, he said. >> mr. gaddafi, you have been known as the leader, and for years. and plenty of people in this country would say that...
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the unemployment rate went down in the u.s. and industrial on those have been better, but charisse went down sharply because if the situation is too good people start to discuss interest rates. >> let's take a closer look at the market numbers. the dax closed down words. the dow jones industrials are going down at 12,123. the euro is trading at $1.39. air bus parent said it will not protest the pentagon's decision to order an error table -- air tanker project. it is one of the largest contracts in the defense department's history. boeing and airs fout fo years over the contract and battling over -- a day of action as unions caused the destruction. workers launched a series of protests to demand better pay rises. strikers blocked access to key industrial areas, super markets and factories. this caused anger among many truck drivers. thousands condemn the day of action describing it as a disaster for the country's image. european union authorities launched cartel raids on major truck manufacturers in europe. investigating allegat
the unemployment rate went down in the u.s. and industrial on those have been better, but charisse went down sharply because if the situation is too good people start to discuss interest rates. >> let's take a closer look at the market numbers. the dax closed down words. the dow jones industrials are going down at 12,123. the euro is trading at $1.39. air bus parent said it will not protest the pentagon's decision to order an error table -- air tanker project. it is one of the largest...
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the u.s. secretary of state gave a generous program to enable reconstruction. it was the european recovery program, better known as the marshall plan. the u.s. pumped billions of dollars in food aid, raw materials, technical assistance, and investment with emphasis on infrastructure. it was also recognize that the former enemies would have to be major beneficiaries. america's allies, britain and france, received the largest share of the marshall plan aid. the former axis powers, italy, west germany, followed. overall, $14 billion flowed into europe between 1948 and 1952, the equivalent of 80 billion euros in today's currency. but the aid came with a number of strings attached. recipients were expected to maintain stable currencies an open up their markets to cross- border trade. the beginnings of europe's single market. and of the u.s. profited as well. as europe once again became a viable export market. the aid was also offered to east germany and other east bloc countries but under massive p
the u.s. secretary of state gave a generous program to enable reconstruction. it was the european recovery program, better known as the marshall plan. the u.s. pumped billions of dollars in food aid, raw materials, technical assistance, and investment with emphasis on infrastructure. it was also recognize that the former enemies would have to be major beneficiaries. america's allies, britain and france, received the largest share of the marshall plan aid. the former axis powers, italy, west...
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and on the future of u.s. involvement in libya. >> thank you. >> and libyan rebels are massing on the edge of muammar gaddafi's hometown, a key government strong hold. forces credit the coalition no fly zone with allowing them to advance into territory. and in some areas have met no resistance, however, forces led by one of gaddafi's sons are digging in for what could be a bloody battle to defend tripoli. and amnesty international is calling on gaddafi to release a woman claim sheg was gang raped by libyan soldiers. the woman rushed into a hotel telling foreign journalists and led way by government officials, libya says it's since released her. her mother told al jazeera her daughter was offered a home and nonretract claims but she refused. >> to japan now, new pools of radio active water were found leaking from the nuclear plant. crews detected traces of plutonium in the soil outside of the plant z operateors say does it not pose a health threat. video shows smoke bill yoiing from reactors the same officials
and on the future of u.s. involvement in libya. >> thank you. >> and libyan rebels are massing on the edge of muammar gaddafi's hometown, a key government strong hold. forces credit the coalition no fly zone with allowing them to advance into territory. and in some areas have met no resistance, however, forces led by one of gaddafi's sons are digging in for what could be a bloody battle to defend tripoli. and amnesty international is calling on gaddafi to release a woman claim sheg...
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and the u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton says the u.s. is in an information war with foreign media and is losing it among those who are winning the war she named r t i'll be back with more in just a few minutes. and europe's biggest growth reduce the church always buying to twelve percent stake in russia's independent gas produced the normal french oil major also plans to up while up to twenty percent in the russian gas company more in business in twenty minutes. from our studios in moscow you're watching our teeth thanks for joining us the libyan leader colonel gadhafi is promising more violence if u.s. or nato forces dare to intervene well it's his latest salvo as he bids to cling to power meanwhile the u.s. is warning of a humanitarian crisis as thousands of libyans flee across the border to tunisia archy's polls leader has more on the situation in the region. at least one hundred eighty thousand people who have so far fled libya and some seventy five thousand of them arriving here in tunisia most of them are foreign labor is there are
and the u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton says the u.s. is in an information war with foreign media and is losing it among those who are winning the war she named r t i'll be back with more in just a few minutes. and europe's biggest growth reduce the church always buying to twelve percent stake in russia's independent gas produced the normal french oil major also plans to up while up to twenty percent in the russian gas company more in business in twenty minutes. from our studios in...
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the u.s. defense secretary, robert gates says the u.s. is well positioned now to start a limited withdrawal of troops from afghanistan in july. he also apologized for the accidental killing of nine boys by nato-led forces. he called it a tragedy and a setback in the relationship with the afghan people. a newly-appointed interim government in tunisia has dissolved the secret police, a key demand for protesters. the state apparatus was blamed for many human-rights abuses. britain boss archbishop of canterbury has issued a rebuke to the government of pakistan over the murder of its minister of foreign [inaudible] he accused the pakistan government of being coerced and menaced into silence. former french president, jacques chirac, has gone on corruption -- has gone on trial -- has gone on trial for corruption charges. the case was adjourned until tuesday. the judge will rule on whether it should be referred to a higher court. from paris, we have this report. >> and they called him the untouchable. for years, jacques chirac escaped prosecution
the u.s. defense secretary, robert gates says the u.s. is well positioned now to start a limited withdrawal of troops from afghanistan in july. he also apologized for the accidental killing of nine boys by nato-led forces. he called it a tragedy and a setback in the relationship with the afghan people. a newly-appointed interim government in tunisia has dissolved the secret police, a key demand for protesters. the state apparatus was blamed for many human-rights abuses. britain boss archbishop...
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yemen's security forces have been trained by the u.s. in this, the poorest country in the arab world, of major strategic significance because it faces the horn of africa across the gulf of aden. britain has increased its aid substantially to try to stabilize the country, but western criticism of the violence carried are out against protestors by the president's forces has been muted. that's because he's an ally against al qaeda and yes, ma'am subpoena the place where al qaeda have their strongest base used to launch several recent attacks. >> the u.s. administration is taking a more cautious approach in yemen, because they're concerned about the presence of al qaeda inside yemen's borders and they're also concerned about protecting their relationships with the president's son and his nephew, who have been carrying out counterterrorism operations in partnership with american military colonels. >> the future of yemen hangs in the balance. these armored vehicles are planned by troops loyal to the president. he has appealed for unity, warnin
yemen's security forces have been trained by the u.s. in this, the poorest country in the arab world, of major strategic significance because it faces the horn of africa across the gulf of aden. britain has increased its aid substantially to try to stabilize the country, but western criticism of the violence carried are out against protestors by the president's forces has been muted. that's because he's an ally against al qaeda and yes, ma'am subpoena the place where al qaeda have their...
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and as i said before, when it comes to u.s. military actions, whether it's a no-fly zone or other options, you've got to balance costs versus benefits. i don't take those decisions lightly. but let me be as clear as i can about the desired outcome from our perspective. and that is that gaddafi step down. we are going to continue to work with the international community to try to achieve that. and we are going to be in close consultation with these opposition groups as they get organized to see how we can bring about that outcome. now, with respect to the budget, i think it's important to understand that right now the discussion is about last year's business. we're talking about how to fund the remainder of this fiscal year. this is an appropriations task. and we have been in very close contact with all members of congress, both parties. i've had conversations with mr. mcconnell. i've had conversations with mr. boehner, with nancy pelosi, and with harry reid about how they should approach this budget problem. know. what we the r
and as i said before, when it comes to u.s. military actions, whether it's a no-fly zone or other options, you've got to balance costs versus benefits. i don't take those decisions lightly. but let me be as clear as i can about the desired outcome from our perspective. and that is that gaddafi step down. we are going to continue to work with the international community to try to achieve that. and we are going to be in close consultation with these opposition groups as they get organized to see...
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were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to free speech -- and the church believes such deaths are god's punishment for homosexuality. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for
were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to...
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nato bombings the u.s. is now involved in its fourth attempt of a foreign nation in the same twelve years and as this interpreter r.t. new york. well as the coalition forces involve themselves in libya and rest is continuing in other parts of the arab world clashes have occurred in several villages across bahrain as thousands of activists declared a day of rage in the capital manama security forces used tear gas against protesters after a prominent cleric while the demands would look nice on its own course the protests come into parts of the public gatherings on the mosul border played last week has been the rest since last month the demonstrators were mostly members of the shiite majority a second. al khalifa ruling family. tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital for rival rallies protesters are demanding that the country's longstanding leader step down and receive his supporters president ali abdullah saleh says he's ready for a peaceful transfer of authority by constitutional means with your
nato bombings the u.s. is now involved in its fourth attempt of a foreign nation in the same twelve years and as this interpreter r.t. new york. well as the coalition forces involve themselves in libya and rest is continuing in other parts of the arab world clashes have occurred in several villages across bahrain as thousands of activists declared a day of rage in the capital manama security forces used tear gas against protesters after a prominent cleric while the demands would look nice on...
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yet it is leagues ahead of britain and the u.s.. on international women's day, our correspondent is in one of the best places in the world to be female. >> rush-hour in the capitol. look closely. most of the women -- most of the workers are women. this is a textile company that employs 40,000 of them. the women living here -- many men. this tiny country is a place where women are faring better than most. they are eclipsing richer countries like britain and the u.s. and inclosing the gender gap. this is the health minister. she is part of a government where one in five ministers is a woman and politics in general has been distinctly feminine feel to it. >> we have the ability to deliver and deliver on time. >> on women's health issues, the country's still struggles. but this is the prime minister. and youngsters are encouraged to be ambitious. they need be setting the pace for closing the gap between the sexes, but it has not won the equality game. meets the coach for women's football. most of her team are from deprived backgrounds.
yet it is leagues ahead of britain and the u.s.. on international women's day, our correspondent is in one of the best places in the world to be female. >> rush-hour in the capitol. look closely. most of the women -- most of the workers are women. this is a textile company that employs 40,000 of them. the women living here -- many men. this tiny country is a place where women are faring better than most. they are eclipsing richer countries like britain and the u.s. and inclosing the...
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the u.s. mandate intervention in libya. the u.s. military said there is no indication that coalition air strikes resulted in any civilian casualties. wednesday night, sites again or targeted in the capital of tripoli. bobby gaddafi -- gaddafi's tanks in israel were hit. schelling's have resumed. >> a propaganda war is also being waged in libya. brandishing, a presenter on libyan state television pledged to give his last breath for libyan leader gaddafi. state television also broadcast images of gaddafi's supporters staging demonstrations and gaddafi himself making a brief public appearance for the first time in days. speaking from his compound, gaddafi pledged victory, denouncing what he called the unjustified aggression of crusader nations. although the united nations- backed strike had forced his troops to retreat, battles are still waiting on the ground. rebels and regime forces are still fighting for controleastee been engaged in a standoff for days. the u.s. president says intervention wo
the u.s. mandate intervention in libya. the u.s. military said there is no indication that coalition air strikes resulted in any civilian casualties. wednesday night, sites again or targeted in the capital of tripoli. bobby gaddafi -- gaddafi's tanks in israel were hit. schelling's have resumed. >> a propaganda war is also being waged in libya. brandishing, a presenter on libyan state television pledged to give his last breath for libyan leader gaddafi. state television also broadcast...
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exports to help create jobs here in the u.s. then, the republican address discusses the need to rein in government spending to address the national debt. >> in recent days, we've seen turmoil and tragedy around the world. as i said on friday, we will work with our partners in the region to protect innocent civilians in libya and hold the gaddafi region accountable. we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth. that is why, over the weekend, i will be in latin america. one of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad and to create good jobs at home. latin america is a part of the world where the economy is growing very quickly. where economies grow, so do demands for goods and services. the question is, where are these goods and services going to come from? as president, i want to ma
exports to help create jobs here in the u.s. then, the republican address discusses the need to rein in government spending to address the national debt. >> in recent days, we've seen turmoil and tragedy around the world. as i said on friday, we will work with our partners in the region to protect innocent civilians in libya and hold the gaddafi region accountable. we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises...
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island and the u.s. have many areas of common interest -- ireland and the u.s. have many areas of common interest. your unwavering support is deeply appreciated by all of your friends in ireland, as is your ongoing support for the international fund for ireland. i also want to thank secretary clinton for her strong support of the irish community here. we discussed the prospects for progress on immigration reform as well as bilateral visa our recent peer we discussed the popular uprising against autocratic regimes -- bilateral visas. we also discussed the popular uprising against autocratic regimes in north africa. i commend secretary clinton for offering support to those peacefully seeking change throughout the region. with regard to libya, i believe that crow gaddafi -- colonel gaddafi has lost all legitimacy to rule and should leave the stage. we hope that the adoption of resolution 1973 will help facilitate humanitarian access. we also spoke about the pursuits of commons of peace in the middle east, the time and commitment which -- about the pursuit of peace
island and the u.s. have many areas of common interest -- ireland and the u.s. have many areas of common interest. your unwavering support is deeply appreciated by all of your friends in ireland, as is your ongoing support for the international fund for ireland. i also want to thank secretary clinton for her strong support of the irish community here. we discussed the prospects for progress on immigration reform as well as bilateral visa our recent peer we discussed the popular uprising against...
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the u.s. is making it clear it wants to step back now. the latest reports from the rebel-held town of misrata talk of snipers firing at the hospital and more casualties. this morning, the bbc was told no one was safe. >> this bomb -- yes, our medical repairs -- [unintelligible] we have had six days of artillery shelling. we cannot sustain more. please stop him. >> others say the coalition has attacked an air base south of misrata. it is clear that the situation in misrata is increasingly showing the ability of the coalition to affect events on the ground. >> the u.s. the navy dispatched warships in libya. amongst those leaving, the uss at norfolk and another ship that will relieve the amphibious units currently deployed. mark mardell reports. >> they are lined up, ready to leave for the mediterranean. they have gathered to say goodbye. they are embarking. on board the ship, they are surprised to be going. not necessarily about the mission, but they were expecting it. it is an assault ship. on board there are 900 marines, 26 aircraft, most
the u.s. is making it clear it wants to step back now. the latest reports from the rebel-held town of misrata talk of snipers firing at the hospital and more casualties. this morning, the bbc was told no one was safe. >> this bomb -- yes, our medical repairs -- [unintelligible] we have had six days of artillery shelling. we cannot sustain more. please stop him. >> others say the coalition has attacked an air base south of misrata. it is clear that the situation in misrata is...
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he said that the u.s. will do everything they can. the u.s. people are sending us a lot of assistance through the red cross and other channels. he is excepting your sensibility -- sending your sympathy to us. he is engaging in rescue and transporting the affected area. your experts are working with our nuclear experts as well. we are working in washington as well as in tokyo. every hour to try to come to a better solution. as the president and the prime minister said, we should overcome the situation. we are grateful to the american people. we are grateful for you being here in this moment. thank you very much. [applause] >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. i'm the vice president and director of the policy program at perkins. i would like to add my sympathy and condolences to the japanese people on this occasion of such a horrendous disaster. the issues are on many of our minds as we watched the horror show unfolds. -- is the director of the center of the northeastern policy studies. he has a distinguished career in government. this is di
he said that the u.s. will do everything they can. the u.s. people are sending us a lot of assistance through the red cross and other channels. he is excepting your sensibility -- sending your sympathy to us. he is engaging in rescue and transporting the affected area. your experts are working with our nuclear experts as well. we are working in washington as well as in tokyo. every hour to try to come to a better solution. as the president and the prime minister said, we should overcome the...
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the u.s. mandate intervention in libya. the u.s. military said there is no indication that coalition air strikes resulted in any civilian casualties. wednesday night, sites again or targeted in the capital of tripoli. bobby gaddafi -- gaddafi's tanks in israel were hit. schelling's have resumed. >> a propaganda war is also being waged in libya. brandishing, a presenter on libyan state television pledged to give his last breath for libyan leader gaddafi. state television also broadcast images of gaddafi's supporters staging demonstrations and gaddafi himself making a brief public appearance for the first time in days. speaking from his compound, gaddafi pledged victo, denouncinghat he called the unjustified aggression of crusader nations. although the united nations- backed strike had forced his troops to retreat, battles are still waiting on the ground. rebels and regime forces are still fighting for control in eastern libya, where thehave been engaged in a standoff for days. the u.s. presiden
the u.s. mandate intervention in libya. the u.s. military said there is no indication that coalition air strikes resulted in any civilian casualties. wednesday night, sites again or targeted in the capital of tripoli. bobby gaddafi -- gaddafi's tanks in israel were hit. schelling's have resumed. >> a propaganda war is also being waged in libya. brandishing, a presenter on libyan state television pledged to give his last breath for libyan leader gaddafi. state television also broadcast...
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we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission, or risk killing many civilians from the air. the danger posed to our men and women in uniform would be far greater. so would the cost and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down that road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our troops and the determination of our diplomats, we are hopeful about iraq and their future, but regime change there took eight years, thousands of american and iraqi lives, and nearly a trillion dollars. that is not something we can afford to repeat in libya. as the bulk of our military effort ratchets down, what we can do, and we will do, is support the aspirations of the libyan people. we have intervened to stop the massacre, and we will work with our allies and partners to maintain the safety of civilians. we will deny the regime arms, cut off its supplies of cash, assist the opposition, and work with other nations to hasten the day when gaddafi leaves power
we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission, or risk killing many civilians from the air. the danger posed to our men and women in uniform would be far greater. so would the cost and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down that road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our troops and the determination of our diplomats, we are hopeful about iraq and their future, but regime change there took eight years,...
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neither is the u.s. defense secretary. >> the u.n. security council resolution provides no authorization for the use of armed force. there is no unanimity among nato for the use of armed force. >> refugees are crossing the border from libya to tunisia. >> let's turn to the thousands of people fleeing the unrest in libya. the situation at the border has reached quite -- there is struggling to cope with the influx of people. our correspondent is at the point between the two countries. >> we want to leave, they shout. these people are stranded in no- man's land, out of libya, but not yet safely into tunisia. this border crossing point has been overwhelmed by a tide of humanity. more than 70,000 people so far and counting. the boston majority of both migrant workers from countries like egypt -- the majority of my co-workers from countries like egypt. -- migrant workers from countries like egypt. many are exhausted and sick. they had been traveling for days to get here. >> there has to be a massive effort, not just by one country, but an i
neither is the u.s. defense secretary. >> the u.n. security council resolution provides no authorization for the use of armed force. there is no unanimity among nato for the use of armed force. >> refugees are crossing the border from libya to tunisia. >> let's turn to the thousands of people fleeing the unrest in libya. the situation at the border has reached quite -- there is struggling to cope with the influx of people. our correspondent is at the point between the two...
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if the u.s., britain, france, and tunisia are providing planes. in the u.k., the opposition labour party has won a parliamentary election. labor took 61% for the vote. >> it has been a good night for the labor party. he has been replaced by a another carry it he is a mannesmann 30's, an officer in the british army. anhe is a man in his 30's, officer in the british army. a good night for labor, but it was to be expected. anything less would have been embarrassing for the new leader. a very bad night for the liberal democrats. they are one in two parties in government in the u.k. and they have slept from second place -- slipped from second place to sixth, barely mustering 1000 votes for their candidate. they will see this result has been the first side of the kind of things they can expect in some parts of the u.k. as the coalition government. >> let's get more on libya it now. hugo chavez has put forth a proposal for mediation. we can talk like about that proposal. what is he proposing? >> he is proposing a negotiated solution to this crisis and li
if the u.s., britain, france, and tunisia are providing planes. in the u.k., the opposition labour party has won a parliamentary election. labor took 61% for the vote. >> it has been a good night for the labor party. he has been replaced by a another carry it he is a mannesmann 30's, an officer in the british army. anhe is a man in his 30's, officer in the british army. a good night for labor, but it was to be expected. anything less would have been embarrassing for the new leader. a very...
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u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen, bbc news, tripoli. >> an international effort has begun to repatriate tens of thousands of foreigners, most of them egyptian, who have been massing on libya's border with tunisia. britain and france have sent several of their plans. the largest british warship is heading for libyan coastal waters. they have rescued 85,000 in the past week. we have this report from the border. >> the struggle for liberation in the arab world has led to this. men fighting for a seat on a bus, desperate to escape from li
u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen,...
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. >> the general in charge of u.s. africa demand, leading coalition operations in libya, and said he does not expect operations to continue much longer. >> i do not think it will go on for very long time. and we have an opportunity to execute the requirements of the u.n. security council resolution. the most important part of which is to protect civilians. it is important to note with the net to a large degree by stopping the regime's attacks on benghazi. there are other places where civilians remain threatened by the regime. we are doing our best each and every day and night to protect the civilians. >> you are watching "bbc world news." still to come on the program -- more worries in japan around the fukushima nuclear plant. one of the reactors could be damaged. the countries involved and the military coalition over libya have been financing a deal to transfer political control of their campaign -- finessing a deal to transfer political control of their campaign to nato. matthew price reports. >> slowly, but surely,
. >> the general in charge of u.s. africa demand, leading coalition operations in libya, and said he does not expect operations to continue much longer. >> i do not think it will go on for very long time. and we have an opportunity to execute the requirements of the u.n. security council resolution. the most important part of which is to protect civilians. it is important to note with the net to a large degree by stopping the regime's attacks on benghazi. there are other places...
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and that means all tacks against civilians must stop. >> president obama says any u.s. military action would not include ground forces. yesterday, the un security council voted to authorize military action to prevent killing of civilians by libyan forces including the no-fly zone. gaddafi ordered a cease fire, rebels say continue. >> oakland police fooking -- looking for a man who may have fired at people along a busy street this afternoon. witness says they saw the man shooting what appeared to be a machine gun on bancroft avenue. officers found shell casings but it looks like no one was hit. police roped off the area. the s.w.a.t. team is searching for the gunman. >> today's storm brought clean up operations at santa cruz harbor to a stop but not before sonar equipment and divers identified new underwater debris. noa spent two day was a sonar survey of the harbor, including these images you're looking at now. the sonar identified two phone shall navigation concerns, and divers were able to find one of them before weather cut operations short today. the equipment on th
and that means all tacks against civilians must stop. >> president obama says any u.s. military action would not include ground forces. yesterday, the un security council voted to authorize military action to prevent killing of civilians by libyan forces including the no-fly zone. gaddafi ordered a cease fire, rebels say continue. >> oakland police fooking -- looking for a man who may have fired at people along a busy street this afternoon. witness says they saw the man shooting...
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. >> the medal is one of the oldest honors presented by u.s. military, only a handful of given each year. >> and headlines 19 u.s. banks passed a government stress test that. means they're healthy enough to weather another recession and can boost stockholders dividends. wells fargo more than doubled and announced a00 million shared stock buy back. cisco systems declared a first dividend ever, six cents per share. and was sitting on $40 billion in cash. the dividend amounts to a small fraction of that. starbucks today announced a 12% increase for coffee you buy in stores and supermarkets. the cost of the beans hit record level autos still, coming up at 6:30, president obama issues an ultimatum to libya's muammar gaddafi, cease-fire, or face a military assault. >> a moment of silence in japan tonight. bringing you up to speed on efforts to cool nuclear reactors there. >> michael finney reports on where you can get taxes do >>> fweerngs president obama says choice is now muammar gaddafi's, stop attacking his people in labora or face an internation
. >> the medal is one of the oldest honors presented by u.s. military, only a handful of given each year. >> and headlines 19 u.s. banks passed a government stress test that. means they're healthy enough to weather another recession and can boost stockholders dividends. wells fargo more than doubled and announced a00 million shared stock buy back. cisco systems declared a first dividend ever, six cents per share. and was sitting on $40 billion in cash. the dividend amounts to a...
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audi's sales have been boosted by the recovery of the u.s. car market and continued demand by china. they remain cautiously optimistic about the rest of t year because of rising commodities prices and the general uncertainty on the financial markets. >> let's check in on tuesday's market action, starting off in frankfurt. they just managed tubino calledn to the slight gains of the day. -- they just managed to hold on to the slight gains of the day. in the last hour of trading, the dow is up to 12 belsen to madrid and 30 points. the euro is trading -- 12,000 two hundred 30 points. the euro is trading lower against the dollar. the recovery will continue and it will become more broadbased. that was at the last formal appearance has president. he will present the 2010 results. the man once touted as the next head of the european central bank finally shed some light on his plans for the future. >> and president presented the central bank's annual results for the last time on tuesday. they were not as good as they have been in the past. in the late
audi's sales have been boosted by the recovery of the u.s. car market and continued demand by china. they remain cautiously optimistic about the rest of t year because of rising commodities prices and the general uncertainty on the financial markets. >> let's check in on tuesday's market action, starting off in frankfurt. they just managed tubino calledn to the slight gains of the day. -- they just managed to hold on to the slight gains of the day. in the last hour of trading, the dow is...
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the u.s., do you think? >> what changed was the arab league to vote over the weekend. it was clear that there was going to be arab involvement in this move towards airstrikes which has been led by britain and france. america and president obama decided that the conditions were right to adopt a much more muscular approach at the security council this week. this probably would not have happened without america's vigorous support. crucially, of course, we have these five abstentions. 10 votes in favor and five against led by china and russia. interestingly of course, in that group is germany. germany, the biggest country in the european union, has very serious feelings about whether the air strikes are possible or whether they will lead to a potential escalation or a regional conflict. >> any of the ambassador's apart from the germans talk about military actions about strategic air strikes? >> no, what we had is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of show of unity. there is a tension. clearly no one is s
the u.s., do you think? >> what changed was the arab league to vote over the weekend. it was clear that there was going to be arab involvement in this move towards airstrikes which has been led by britain and france. america and president obama decided that the conditions were right to adopt a much more muscular approach at the security council this week. this probably would not have happened without america's vigorous support. crucially, of course, we have these five abstentions. 10...
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france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that are not fully committed to air strikes, and president obama said the international community is fully behind the action in libya. >> first, you have to remember that the international community did pass this through the union, so there is that international credibility. as this goes on longer than people expect, this is the first time they have done this. it happened very quickly. it is a healthy debate going on. it is not clear it will remain an unanimous block to do it, but i think with the american leadership, you will see it l
france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that...
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the u.s. nuclear regulatory agency left wiggle room when he made this truly dramatic station that -- that he didn't believe there was enough water left to cool the reactors. >> that's right energy secretary stephen chu said in his mind the situation at fukushima is worse than at three mile island when one nuclear reactor went into partial meltdown. fairly stark assessment from mer -- here. also the chair of the nuclear regular tate -- regulatory commission warned that u.s. military personnel and citizens in japan should actually withdraw to about 80 kilometers from the exclusion zone. the current zone is 20 kilometers. the u.s. is assessing that, their assessment is that it is more serious. >> and the french government recommending that their citizen are -- citizens -- citizens leave japan altogether in >> we haven't had a reaction to that. the u.s. military has so many people in the country, around 50,000 currently in japan. but the government says it's monitoring the situation very closely a
the u.s. nuclear regulatory agency left wiggle room when he made this truly dramatic station that -- that he didn't believe there was enough water left to cool the reactors. >> that's right energy secretary stephen chu said in his mind the situation at fukushima is worse than at three mile island when one nuclear reactor went into partial meltdown. fairly stark assessment from mer -- here. also the chair of the nuclear regular tate -- regulatory commission warned that u.s. military...
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one man told me yet been adopted by a u.s. of and gains -- fiveby a ufo and in an extra eye. >> you'll find much more on that all over the internet, but also on bbc.com. you can catch up with me and most of the team on twitter. i'm @bbcmikeembley. you will see what we're working on, what's coming up on facebook. just briefly, colonel gaddafi and his inner circle are to be investigated for possible crimes against humanity. that answer from the international criminal court in the hague. during the day, the docking loyalists kept up the counterattack in eastern libya. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold. globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we
one man told me yet been adopted by a u.s. of and gains -- fiveby a ufo and in an extra eye. >> you'll find much more on that all over the internet, but also on bbc.com. you can catch up with me and most of the team on twitter. i'm @bbcmikeembley. you will see what we're working on, what's coming up on facebook. just briefly, colonel gaddafi and his inner circle are to be investigated for possible crimes against humanity. that answer from the international criminal court in the hague....
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the u.s. is sending more specialists to help al with the threat. in the country's -- in the country, the northeast humanitarian crisis -- the government has appealed for calm as people in tokyo began to flee the city or stock up on the essential supplies. >> in japan, the un's the nuclear energy agency says the containment wall at one of the reactors at the fukushima power plant may have been breached after an explosion on monday. radiation levels rose after a fire and separate reactor blast. most of the people within 30 kilometers have been evacuated. those remaining are being urged to stay indoors. above normal radiation levels have been measured in tokyo, 250 kilometers to the south. >> it tuesday's fire in reactor no. 4 and damage from explosions at the other reactor blocks pose a potentially disastrous situation. reports say pull for spent fuel rods in reactor no. 4 may have overheated and cannot be refueled -- cannot be refilled with water. workers are making a desperate attempt to pour
the u.s. is sending more specialists to help al with the threat. in the country's -- in the country, the northeast humanitarian crisis -- the government has appealed for calm as people in tokyo began to flee the city or stock up on the essential supplies. >> in japan, the un's the nuclear energy agency says the containment wall at one of the reactors at the fukushima power plant may have been breached after an explosion on monday. radiation levels rose after a fire and separate reactor...
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strikes colonel gadhafi is still resisting all attempts to prise him from the growing speculation the u.s. and the u.k. could intervene in the country with the use of things. you read as warning of a humanitarian crisis as the al prizing in libya sees at least one hundred eighteen ells and refugees from you across the border to to his yeah i sent them off foreign labor it's. under america's i'm using the information water authority media like al-jazeera china it seems to be all team the us the top diplomats he ripped into voice the congress for extra cash rate the us agenda around the world. more news in less than fifteen minutes time sports with the tasha. thanks al as you're watching the sports roundup live on our team and here is what's coming up in the program in helping fourteen still have everything to play for up to wednesday's playoff action in the cage. five without reply austin all demolished lower side late in orienting the apic off to set up a involved watering pool while tie against manchester united. and also to steal the way in atlanta come from behind to beat chicago off t
strikes colonel gadhafi is still resisting all attempts to prise him from the growing speculation the u.s. and the u.k. could intervene in the country with the use of things. you read as warning of a humanitarian crisis as the al prizing in libya sees at least one hundred eighteen ells and refugees from you across the border to to his yeah i sent them off foreign labor it's. under america's i'm using the information water authority media like al-jazeera china it seems to be all team the us the...
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the u.s. navy delivered coolants to one nuclear plan 150 miles north of tokyo to prevent overheating. tonight the government warned that to reduce pressure in the plant, a smail amount of radioactive vapor would have to be released but insisted there was no risk to the public. japan's trance port infrastructure has in places been devastates. at-bat sendai airport, the tsunami crept up the -- up the run woib to the very boarding gates of the tubel. passengers took refuge on the roof. people crowded into bus stations for buses that were going nowhere. the bbc's tokyo correspondent, roland burk, witness the -- wissed the -- witnessed the frustration of stranded passengers. >> there are thousands of people, millions of people, on the streets of tokyo tonight. all trains have been suspended. 9 official advice is to stay where you are. but after the shock of this afternoon's earthquake, many people just want to get home. >> dawn has already broke enin japan. -- broken in japan. there was another lar
the u.s. navy delivered coolants to one nuclear plan 150 miles north of tokyo to prevent overheating. tonight the government warned that to reduce pressure in the plant, a smail amount of radioactive vapor would have to be released but insisted there was no risk to the public. japan's trance port infrastructure has in places been devastates. at-bat sendai airport, the tsunami crept up the -- up the run woib to the very boarding gates of the tubel. passengers took refuge on the roof. people...
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the u.s., u.k. and france have set the conditions. after the summit, i think that we will launch the military intervention. >> reports from libya said forces loyal to colonel khadafy continue to attack rebel forces despite the cease-fire. we traveled to the east of the country. we have a report from benghazi. >> what began as a rebellion now sounds more like a war. this area has been attacked from the sea, land and air. it is a graphic illustration of why a no-fly zone is needed. over the last hour or so we have been listening to the sound of what appears to be a pretty brutal battle between the two sides. we can hear the sound of rockets and artillery landing. we believe that the front line has now edged slightly closer to benghazi. it is difficult to know what the tactics of colonel khadafy are, but they seem to be applying as much pressure as they can upon the rebels before the no-fly zone is put into action. >> it is impossible to know how many have died here. we were shown the bodies of t
the u.s., u.k. and france have set the conditions. after the summit, i think that we will launch the military intervention. >> reports from libya said forces loyal to colonel khadafy continue to attack rebel forces despite the cease-fire. we traveled to the east of the country. we have a report from benghazi. >> what began as a rebellion now sounds more like a war. this area has been attacked from the sea, land and air. it is a graphic illustration of why a no-fly zone is needed....
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u.s. is not allowing any of its military within 80 kilometers of the plant. the japanese government has only told people within 20 kilometers to leave. we have obtained footage from a local tv crew wants to tell the story of those trapped. >> a japanese team makes its way cautiously into the place. this is 12 miles from the stricken nuclear plant. people have been warned to stay indoors. visitors make a local hospital nervous. the door is locked. they check them thoroughly for radiation before they will let them in. inside a staff who has chosen to stay with their patients rather than flee. >> we are not supposed to stay here. this is our job. i resent the nuclear plant. >> at city hall they say no one will help them. they had been forgotten or abandoned by the powers that be. >> we were not told when the first reactor exploded. the government does that tell us anything. they are leading us to dye it. >> they say they have no means to get out. fuel is scarce and relief teams are reluctant
u.s. is not allowing any of its military within 80 kilometers of the plant. the japanese government has only told people within 20 kilometers to leave. we have obtained footage from a local tv crew wants to tell the story of those trapped. >> a japanese team makes its way cautiously into the place. this is 12 miles from the stricken nuclear plant. people have been warned to stay indoors. visitors make a local hospital nervous. the door is locked. they check them thoroughly for radiation...
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the u.s. is the largest and biggest exporter of food. as large populations in china and india become more affluent. countries throughout africa and asia are suffering from severe malnutrition. the u.s. must give high priority to executing a food policy that creates export opportunities and agricultural businesses and addresses hunker in volatile regions that could negatively impact national security. i am grateful for the personal interest. i encourage the secretary to work with congress on this issue. we appreciate the time the appearance of the secretary before us today in the midst of a demanding schedule. we look forward to our discussion. thank you. >> thank you very much. we are delighted to have you here. >> i want to begin by thanking you, chairman kerry for not just those two eloquent statements of our priorities as a nation by for your service and lifetime of leadership. these issues really do matter to america's security. it is an honor to appear before you. i recently took part in
the u.s. is the largest and biggest exporter of food. as large populations in china and india become more affluent. countries throughout africa and asia are suffering from severe malnutrition. the u.s. must give high priority to executing a food policy that creates export opportunities and agricultural businesses and addresses hunker in volatile regions that could negatively impact national security. i am grateful for the personal interest. i encourage the secretary to work with congress on...
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the u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton says they too are in a name calling nation of war with foreign media and is losing it on both war winning the war she named our team i'll be back with more in just a few minutes. and bronzes don't always take it a lot of russian natural gas produced a noble and in the even larger piece of the forgery with no logic to build a liquefied natural gas or in business in twenty minutes. live from our studios in law school you're watching our teeth thanks for joining us now the libyan leader colonel gadhafi is promising more violence if u.s. or nato forces dare to intervene well that's his latest salvo as he bids to cling to power well meanwhile the u.n. is warning of a humanitarian crisis as thousands of libyans for you cross the border to tunisia artie's call this leader has more on the situation in the region. at least one hundred eighty thousand people who have so far fled libya and some seventy five thousand of them arriving here in tunisia most of them
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from the u.s. perspective and with in my office we have a range of research programs looking in different potential options resolutions. that research, guided by the rnc, will allow us to consider things for the future. >> in the meant time, -- meantime, onsite storage will be sustainable? guest: i was -- >> i was at the nrc when they did the tests. i admit i had never seen a spent fuel cask. they are impressive structures. i have great confidence in the safety of the dry cask storage. we have research programs trying to understand how long a duration one should consider. we do not know what the upper bound is. >> thank you. >> 7 dermot caskey, did you have other questions or should we go to the second panel -- senator murkowski? >> no further questions. >> we will allow the second panel to come forward. >> and david lochbaum, director of nuclear power project with the union of concerned scientists. also mr. anthony pietrangelo, i think i have the pronunciation correct from a senior vice president
from the u.s. perspective and with in my office we have a range of research programs looking in different potential options resolutions. that research, guided by the rnc, will allow us to consider things for the future. >> in the meant time, -- meantime, onsite storage will be sustainable? guest: i was -- >> i was at the nrc when they did the tests. i admit i had never seen a spent fuel cask. they are impressive structures. i have great confidence in the safety of the dry cask...
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there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power. violence in the country has increased with forces making heavy gains. we report from the u.n.. >> trying to free the growing unrest in the ivory coast. workers gather looking for a way out from an unstable country. forces loyal to president ouattara came to the couple while gbagbo insists that he is the winner. the u.n. security council has been criticized for not doing more. they have imposed a travel ban and seized the assets of laurent gbagbo. >> there is the sanctions regime against the rebels and specifically in the one united voice which requires gbagbo to give powe
there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power....
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the u.s. has sent a team of 34 with specialist equipment to monitor radiation and advise on containing leaks. they will also be considering how effective the japanese response has been. david shukman has been looking at the latest efforts. >> a day after day, new threats emerge at fukushima. multiple explosions, sudden rises and radiation have seemed so hazardous that only 50 workers are on site, trying to get things under control. here is what we think is happening. reactor one -- it's a housing exploded on saturday. there probably has been partial melting inside. reactor two is the most worrying. there is a potential breach inside it, the first possible damage to any of the reactors. it is thought this device which handles the pressure could have been breached, and this could be one source of leaking radiation. reactor three is also in trouble. the explosion in the outer building -- it may be a partial meltdown. high-level radiation has been measured nearby. and reactor four poses a threat a
the u.s. has sent a team of 34 with specialist equipment to monitor radiation and advise on containing leaks. they will also be considering how effective the japanese response has been. david shukman has been looking at the latest efforts. >> a day after day, new threats emerge at fukushima. multiple explosions, sudden rises and radiation have seemed so hazardous that only 50 workers are on site, trying to get things under control. here is what we think is happening. reactor one -- it's a...
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the u.s., britain and france warned gaddafi to hold the advance and pull back on other cities. this comes on the heels of a decision to propose a no-fly zone. gaddafi has declared a cease- fire but rebels say government forces continued their assault. >> for these rebels the no-fly zone cannot come soon enough. the resolution gives me new hope. >> there for libya has decided on an immediate cease-fire and stoppage of all operations. >> that announcement has been received with skepticism. >> the libyan people have called for international assistance. this resolution paves the way for that to be answered. colonel gaddafi's refusal to hear the repeated calls to stop violence against his own people has left us with no other choice. >> the international community will not be tricked by the libyan regime. the international community will verify strict compliance with the resolution. >> at the nato headquarters preparations were made to pave the way for operations to begin this weekend. >> we now hav
the u.s., britain and france warned gaddafi to hold the advance and pull back on other cities. this comes on the heels of a decision to propose a no-fly zone. gaddafi has declared a cease- fire but rebels say government forces continued their assault. >> for these rebels the no-fly zone cannot come soon enough. the resolution gives me new hope. >> there for libya has decided on an immediate cease-fire and stoppage of all operations. >> that announcement has been received with...
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u.s. to stop interfering. and he is known for shaquita andino -- shocking o on the catwalk, but dior has fired john galliano. hello again. in libya, colonel gaddafi is making efforts to shore up areas around capital of tripoli. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton is warning that the country could go into a protracted civil war. jeremy bowen says that gaddafi says there are no demonstrations against him, and jeremy has a different account of how peaceful the city is. >> colonel gaddafi supporters were in the town to wave off the convoy. they say his authority will be restored. >> forever. forever. >> the regime's power is concentrated in the capital. colonel gaddafi has genuine support here, but there are protesters in tripoli, too. this is the center of the city, and green square. authorities say the foreign media has not been showing signs like these because they are wrongly portrayed in libya as chaotic and violent. here in tripoli, it is not normal, and if they thought there wasn't
u.s. to stop interfering. and he is known for shaquita andino -- shocking o on the catwalk, but dior has fired john galliano. hello again. in libya, colonel gaddafi is making efforts to shore up areas around capital of tripoli. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton is warning that the country could go into a protracted civil war. jeremy bowen says that gaddafi says there are no demonstrations against him, and jeremy has a different account of how peaceful the city is. >> colonel gaddafi...
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>> a military judge has sentenced a u.s. soldier to 24 years to prison for his role that led to the murder of three unarmed civilians. he was one of five accused of the killings in kandahar province and a conspiracy to plant weapons on the dead to make it appear they were an enemy combatants. photographs were published of soldiers posing with a severed head. the prime minister jose socrates has resigned. the turmoil is bound to spark another round of speculation on whether a default on that debt could happen next. >> it was a step too far for portugals minority government. another said of sweeping austerity measures designed to reduce the public deficit drastically. and a final appeal from the finance minister. >> they cannot be just any measures. to overcome our problems, it demands a clear and ambitious objectives. we need to reduce the expenditures and reduce public debt. we need reform which will allow more accessibility and create a model which adapts to the global economy and which facilitate growth. deposition said no
>> a military judge has sentenced a u.s. soldier to 24 years to prison for his role that led to the murder of three unarmed civilians. he was one of five accused of the killings in kandahar province and a conspiracy to plant weapons on the dead to make it appear they were an enemy combatants. photographs were published of soldiers posing with a severed head. the prime minister jose socrates has resigned. the turmoil is bound to spark another round of speculation on whether a default on...
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no one in the u.s. military is under-estimating the challenge here. even as we transition the lead of this effort to a different command structure we will continue to attempt to help enforce the u.n. mandate. at this time i would like to take your questions. >> admiral, you mentioned next to no combat sortis. aside from the aircraft, i think you said next to no combat sortis by gaddafi forces. aside from the forces shot down by the french, have there been any other aircraft detected. also, you went over some areas where the gaddafi forces are attacking. can you go over other areas where attacks are increasing or decreasing? >> let's go over combat air forces. the reason i chose the language that i did is, i don't want to imply that we've been 100% effective, but they are not effective at all. we have not detected them flying. that does not mean they haven't been flying. we just have not detected them flying. we are continuing 24 hours a day airborne early warning. 75% provided by the coalition. i am fairly confident if they had been flying, we would h
no one in the u.s. military is under-estimating the challenge here. even as we transition the lead of this effort to a different command structure we will continue to attempt to help enforce the u.n. mandate. at this time i would like to take your questions. >> admiral, you mentioned next to no combat sortis. aside from the aircraft, i think you said next to no combat sortis by gaddafi forces. aside from the forces shot down by the french, have there been any other aircraft detected....